Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The body to which the Deputy refers will be represented by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. That means that if the forum requires further expertise or advice, any such bodies can be invited to give advice on such occasions if required. I understand the importance of the Deputy's point, but the board must be workable in terms of civil defence. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government will represent the views of that organisation. If required, the forum will invite any such bodies in for their expertise or advice.

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